The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson led to an increase in Jim Crow segregation by:

upholding existing discriminatory laws in the south as constitutional

Changing social conditions during WWI impacted African Americans mainly through the:

shortage of white factory workers which increased job availability up north

What was a key challenge faced by the United States during World War II?

defending supply routes in both the European & Pacific theaters

Why was the War Production Board (WPB) established during World War II?

to allocate resources & convert factories to war production

In WWI, Germany engaged in unrestricted submarine warfare mainly to:

prevent Britain from using neutral ships to sneak in military supplies

In response to the Supreme Court's ruling of "separate but equal" in Plessy v Ferguson, the NAACP was formed to:

eliminate Jim Crow and other discriminatory laws

The U.S. did not join the League of Nations after WWI primarily because:

isolationists in the senate feared it would drag the U.S. into future wars

Which reason for the construction of the Panama Canal best relates to the Roosevelt Corollary & Monroe Doctrine?

the need to quickly move navy ships between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans

How did the 19th amendment lead to cultural change in American society in the 1920s?

women challenged other traditional expectations with new fashions

Which BEST explains President Woodrow Wilson's response to the start of WWI?

he 1st declared neutrality until German hostility forced him to declare war

Progressive era legislation and reforms were intended to

limit the influence of big business & give voters more say in the gov't

How did the development of radio affect the American economy?

It allowed brands to advertise and expand their markets

Together, these 2 events fueled the debate over American imperialism:

territories gained in the 1898 Treaty & the construction of Panama Canal

What was the significance of D-Day?

the Allies regained control of the western front & advanced into Germany

The "great migration" of African Americans to the North during WWI was mainly a result of the

availability of new jobs in defense factories

How did the rise of modern advertising in the 1920s MOST affect consumer spending trends?

It convinced people that they needed the things they wanted.

Which of the following was a negative, unintended effect of the 18th amendment on American society in the 1920s?

an increase in organized crime and homicides

Which factor best accounts for the affordability of Ford Model T automobiles in the 1920s?

The efficiencies created by the assembly line

Muckrakers influenced American society during the Progressive Era by

drawing attention to existing problems & encouraging change/reforms

U.S. annexation of the Philippines during the Spanish-American war led to:

an intense moral and economic debate over American imperialism & expansion

The Harlem Renaissance refers to

a celebration/increased awareness of African American culture

After WWI, the Red Scare swept through the U.S. as a result of:

fears that communists were taking over/starting labor strikes across the US

Why was Eugene Debs arrested and imprisoned during WWI after giving a speech on presidential campaign tour?

His speech violated the Espionage Act by "obstructing the war effort"

The massive demand for factory workers during WWII prompted FDR to issue Executive Order 8802 which:

integrated defense industries by prohibiting discriminatory hiring

It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was

it helped to create a common experience & common culture in the U.S.

Issued beginning in 1942, public notices like the one below demonstrate:

that civil liberties are sometimes limited during times of national crisis

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1
Considerd the "turning point" battle in the Pacific because it significantly weakened the Japanese naval fleet
Battle of Tokyo
Battle of Okinawa
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Midway
2
The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson led to an increase in Jim Crow segregation by:
upholding existing discriminatory laws in the south as constitutional
requiring “separate but equal” facilities nation-wide
eliminating poll taxes and literacy tests
angering white supremacists in the south
3
Changing social conditions during WWI impacted African Americans mainly through the:
the creation of integrated military units
loosening of Jim Crow laws
shortage of white factory workers which increased job availability up north
start of the military draft
4
What was a key challenge faced by the United States during World War II?
defending supply routes in both the European & Pacific theaters
difficulty gaining congressional support for FDR's executive orders
lack of public support for the war effort
recruiting workers to wartime industries
5
Why was the War Production Board (WPB) established during World War II?
to allocate resources & convert factories to war production
to control inflation by keeping prices low on most goods and services
to spread propaganda and influence the public in favor of the war effort
to organize scientists in developing useful new products & weapons
6
In WWI, Germany engaged in unrestricted submarine warfare mainly to:
convert enemy ships into German naval ships
kidnap sailors and force them to serve in the German navy
lure the U.S. into the war
prevent Britain from using neutral ships to sneak in military supplies
7
In response to the Supreme Court's ruling of "separate but equal" in Plessy v Ferguson, the NAACP was formed to:
convince the Supreme Court to reverse its decision
eliminate Jim Crow and other discriminatory laws
win presidential support for anti-segregation laws
8
What was the objective of the Manhattan Project?
To regulate the stock market
To develop new military bases
To place Japanese Americans in internment camps
To develop the atomic bomb
9
The U.S. did not join the League of Nations after WWI primarily because:
isolationists in the senate feared it would drag the U.S. into future wars
Americans were disappointed in Wilson's 14 Point plan for peace
President Woodrow Wilson did not support the goals of the organization
Americans wanted to focus on the conflicts in the western hemisphere
10
Which reason for the construction of the Panama Canal best relates to the Roosevelt Corollary & Monroe Doctrine?
the need to protect new territories in the Atlantic
the need to decrease shipping fees
the need to quickly move navy ships between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans
the need to establish alliances with Europe
11
How did the 19th amendment lead to cultural change in American society in the 1920s?
women challenged other traditional expectations with new fashions
women were treated as full political equals by men
backlash from men led to stricter roles for women
women lost political influence because they had no new rights to fight for
12
Which BEST explains President Woodrow Wilson's response to the start of WWI?
he 1st declared neutrality until German hostility forced him to declare war
he saw the war as an opportunity to unify America's diverse population
he sympathized with Germany but felt pressured to support the Allies
he declared war as an immediate reaction to the sinking of the Lusitania
13
Progressive era legislation and reforms were intended to
support wealthy investors & business owners
increase involvement in foreign affairs
limit the influence of big business & give voters more say in the gov't
decrease the size of the government
14
To remain ISOLATED in WWII, Congress passed ________so that the U.S. could still send military supplies to the Allies
the Neutrality Act
Executive Order 9066
the Selective Service Act
the Lend-Lease Act
15
How did the development of radio affect the American economy?
It damaged the economy by forcing smaller brands out of business
It damaged the economy by reducing the influence of regional brands.
It allowed brands to advertise and expand their markets
It allowed movies to develop sound and become more profitable.
16
An important strategy used by American & Allied forces in the Pacific was
scorched-earth policy
island hopping
kamikaze attacks
blitzkrieg
17
Together, these 2 events fueled the debate over American imperialism:
the destruction of U.S. sugar investments in Hawaii and Cuba
territories gained in the 1898 Treaty & the construction of Panama Canal
Spanish resistence in Puerto Rico and the loss of Guam
the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba & the Cuban missile crisis
18
What was the significance of D-Day?
the Allies regained control of the western front & advanced into Germany
It promptly pulled the United States out of World War II
it gave the Allies access to key port cities along the Mediterranean
It marked the first use of the atomic bomb in a war
19
The "great migration" of African Americans to the North during WWI was mainly a result of the
success of military desegregation
impact of affirmative action programs
efforts of the civil rights movement
availability of new jobs in defense factories
20
How did the rise of modern advertising in the 1920s MOST affect consumer spending trends?
It convinced people that they needed the things they wanted.
It contributed to the rise of franchises and chain stores like Macys
it contributed to the rise of brand loyalty over price
21
Which of the following was a negative, unintended effect of the 18th amendment on American society in the 1920s?
a decline in church attendance
an increase in government taxes
the rise of anti-immigrant prejudice
an increase in organized crime and homicides
22
Which factor best accounts for the affordability of Ford Model T automobiles in the 1920s?
Strong support from labor unions
The efficiencies created by the assembly line
The expertise of individual craftsmanship
Low taxes and government subsidies
23
Muckrakers influenced American society during the Progressive Era by
convincing the public that the nation's problems were too severe to fix
concealing existing problems and covering up political scandals
drawing attention to existing problems & encouraging change/reforms
24
U.S. annexation of the Philippines during the Spanish-American war led to:
the emergence of the U.S. as the world's protector of democracy
an intense moral and economic debate over American imperialism & expansion
the beginning of American territorial expansion
the end of American territorial expansion
25
The Harlem Renaissance refers to
a population increase in Harlem
a program to promote African American business
a celebration/increased awareness of African American culture
a struggle for civil rights led by the NAACP
26
After WWI, the Red Scare swept through the U.S. as a result of:
fears that the Bolsheviks would bomb U.S. factories with red paint
fears that communists from Red China were infiltrating the government
increasing populations of Japanese immigrants along the west coast
fears that communists were taking over/starting labor strikes across the US
27
Why was Eugene Debs arrested and imprisoned during WWI after giving a speech on presidential campaign tour?
His speech violated the Espionage Act by "obstructing the war effort"
He was trying to start an armed revolution to overthrow the US government
He refused to enter the draft during wartime
He tried to assassinate President Woodrow Wilson
28
The massive demand for factory workers during WWII prompted FDR to issue Executive Order 8802 which:
required equal pay for women and minority workers
required all workers to join labor unions
integrated defense industries by prohibiting discriminatory hiring
prohibited segregation in institutes of higher education
29
It can be argued that radio's MOST important contribution to American life in the 1920s was
it helped to create a common experience & common culture in the U.S.
broadcast updates about the growing "Dust Bowl."
city folk could hear Broadway plays instead of seeing them
people could keep posted on news about the war with Japan.
30
Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Congress
instituted the internment of all Japanese
voted to declare war on Japan
voting to free all Japanese Funds in U.S. banks
instituted a draft of all Japanese-American men
31
Issued beginning in 1942, public notices like the one below demonstrate:
the effectiveness of the Supreme Court in defending civil rights
that national security threats are often ignored by the government
that minority groups were not allowed to enlist in the military
that civil liberties are sometimes limited during times of national crisis

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